Smart Nodes for M-Files Objects are designed to provide the user with extensive information about the linked object. With their predefined structure, they are easy to use and show all the necessary details.
You can either link a specific M-Files object to a Smart Node or display the data of a dynamically associated Object. When dropping a Smart Node from the library onto the canvas of a Workflow Map (see Create Workflow Maps) it will automatically fill itself with an Associated Object property. In short, this means that the content of the Smart Node changes depending on the object from which the Workflow Map is displayed. In addition, via the Properties menu, you can also specify that the Smart Node can use the data of its own Process Map. If you wish to learn more about Associated Objects click here (Working with Associated Objects).
Compound
tab of the Objects
category. There are three different types of Smart Nodes for M-Files objects.
As described above, the Metadata- and Image Smart Node contains all the information and interaction capabilities of the other Smart Nodes described here. That's why the following section will only deal with this Smart Node.
∨
, the Smart node is extended by one section. Clicking on the up arrow ∧
will reduce the size of the Smart Node by one section. In case either the maximum or minimum height of the Smart Node is reached, the affected arrow will change its color. The following part deals with the personalization of the previously described sections of the Smart Node. These can be customized using the Properties menu.
1. Title - This item deals with the representation of the name or title of the linked M-Files object.
2. Level Selector - Here you can customize the appearance of the buttons to expand ∧
or shrink ∨
the Smart Node.
3. Metacard
tabular
form or as a continuous
text. 4. Workflow
5. File Image
6. Relations
From
and To
the linked object. From
= relationships to objects that result from the object's own metadata (Department, Site, Facility). To
= relationships that arise from the fact that a connection to the object of the Smart Node arises in the metadata of other objects (Supervisor, Process Owner, Manager).1. Options - The Options area can only be used if two properties have been previously set as Grouping Level. Here the positioning of the two icons can be determined, which is then used for this combination of properties.
-125
and 125
. If negative values are entered, the icon of the first grouping level is displayed to the left of the second one. If positive, it will be displayed to the right.-125
and 125
. If negative values are entered, the icon of the first grouping level is displayed above the second one. If positive, it will be displayed below.2. Size - set the size for all of the icons. If you deselect Keep Aspect Ratio, you can determine Width and Height independently from one another. You also have the choice between determining the size in centimeters or change it in percentages.
1. Visible - Determine if the names of the selected properties should be shown at all.
2. Grouping Level - If two Grouping Levels are specified, the arrangement of the labels can be set here.
3. Size - Define the size of the title. Here you have the choice between changes in centimeters or percentages.
1. Tooltip - Customize the functionalities of the tooltip. Due to the wide variety of its options, they will be covered in more detail.
2. Border - Select the color of the border of the tooltip.
3. Fill - Set the color of the tooltip's background.
4. Title Font - Change the appearance of the tooltip's title.
5. Entry Font - Determine the font style and color of the names of elements listed in the tooltip.
7. History this/Year before - Please note that you can customize the sections History This Year and History Years Before independently from one another. However, since these offer the same setting options, they are treated together below